athletic administration

ADs and ATCs: 4 Ways The Relationship Helps Bolster the Health of Student-Athletes
The role of certified athletic trainers (ATC) in high schools has steadily evolved. An awareness of legal liabilities for schools, the inherent risks of sport-participation, and a growing body of knowledge on student-athlete safety has created a thre...

Bloomsburg U Athletics’ 40-Year Plan
College athletics is a dog-eat-dog environment. The recruiting game features an ongoing arms race from facilities and amenities to scholarships and promises of a career upon graduation. How can an institution differentiate itself and offer som...

40 Under 40 Perspective: Winning Coaches Over with Work Ethic
“You’re the sixth athletic director we’ve had in eight years.” “People just use this job as a launching pad to more desirable jobs.” “You’re the hardest working person in the district; you won’t last.” I will always arg...

Nashville Volleyball Player Disqualified For Wearing Hijab
Last week a Tennessee charter school student-athlete was disqualified by a referee during a volleyball match for wearing a hijab for religious reasons. Citing a uniform rule by the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA), the refer...

Colorado Prep Football OK’d, Public Schools Await Decision
Earlier this week, Colorado governor Jared Polis announced the state's conditional approval to revised guidelines that would allow for select outdoor prep sports to start in the fall. The news comes after the Colorado High School Activities Associ...

Former Utah HS Football Player Testifies of Harassment
A woman and former high school football player in Utah testified recently in a lawsuit filed against two school districts and the Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) for harassment and isolation as the only girl on the team. According ...

Athletic Organization Insurance: Considering the Options
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Michigan AD Resigned in Objection To HS Sports Resuming
A Michigan high school athletic director has resigned down from his post as the state has loosened its restrictions on high school sports amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Matt Unke announced his resignation as the Tawas Area High School athletic direct...